🇺🇸United States
The United States faces a wide range of natural disasters including hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires, earthquakes, floods, and winter storms. The country has extensive disaster management infrastructure at federal, state, and local levels, though the increasing frequency and intensity of disasters tests response capacity. Recent years have seen record-breaking wildfire seasons, devastating hurricanes, and increasing flood events.
Active Disasters
1 activeRecovery Phase
3 in recoveryPast Disasters
14 resolved
Official Disaster Management Agencies
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
The primary federal agency responsible for coordinating disaster preparedness, response, and recovery across the United States.
National Weather Service (NWS)
Provides weather forecasts, warnings, and alerts critical for disaster preparedness and public safety.
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Monitors earthquakes, volcanic activity, landslides, and other natural hazards across the United States.
Local & Regional Organizations
American Red Cross
The nation's largest humanitarian organization, providing disaster relief, blood services, health and safety education, and support for military families.
Team Rubicon
Veteran-led disaster response organization mobilizing military veterans to serve communities affected by disasters.
Cajun Navy Relief
Grassroots volunteer organization providing swift-water rescue and relief during hurricanes and floods, particularly in the Gulf Coast region.
All Hands and Hearts
Disaster relief organization that addresses the immediate and long-term needs of communities impacted by natural disasters.
At a Glance
- Region
- North America
- Capital
- Washington, D.C.
- Emergency
- 911
- Total Disasters
- 18
- Active
- 1
- Recovery
- 3
- Responding Orgs
- 14
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